Overview

The course advances students' knowledge and skills in mental health practice. It is a fully online master's, with a focus on developing a professional level of independence across a broad range of mental health contexts and sectors. You will gain specialised knowledge and technical skills to address contemporary issues in … For more content click the Read More button below. After completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate professional capabilities and competencies, including reflective practice, well-developed judgement, responsible autonomy and effective collaborative, interpersonal and leadership skills, with a commitment to the values, ethical standards and legislative frameworks that govern the integrity of mental health practice. The course takes a unique pedagogical approach that personalises your learning experience catered to the diverse backgrounds from a wide range of disciplines such as: Psychology; Social Work; Counselling; Occupational Therapy; Nursing; Youth Work; Public Health; Community development.

Mode and location

Online

Course offering notes:

The online offering is available to:

  • Domestic students
  • International students living and studying offshore
  • Holders of an Australia temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has a full study entitlement

The online offering is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

Apply advanced knowledge of theoretical principles to analyse contemporary developments in mental health practice.

2.

Critically evaluate the complex social, cultural, biological and interpersonal influences on mental health across the lifespan.            

3.

Critically analyse complex information to formulate and implement appropriate strategies for assessment, intervention and risk management in mental health practice.     

4.

Apply evidence-based and culturally informed models of care that address the complex and evolving needs of diverse client groups.

5.

Appraise the application of technological innovations in mental health practice to improve the quality of and access to mental health care for diverse populations.  

6.

Effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts on mental health to a variety of audiences.

7.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity through communication and cultural responsiveness with diverse populations in mental health practice.

8.

Demonstrate professional competencies and capabilities, including reflective practice, and effective collaborative, interpersonal and leadership skills to operate in multidisciplinary work environments.

9.

Apply values, ethical standards and legislative frameworks that govern the integrity and practice in mental health.

10.

Engage in critical and innovative thinking to solve mental health and wellbeing challenges in diverse settings.

Structure

This course is structured in three parts:  Part A. Applied Mental Health foundation, Part B. Core studies and Part C. Application studies.

Part A. Applied Mental Health foundation

These studies will introduce you to mental health practice at a graduate level. They are designed to extend your existing understanding or experience and apply it specifically to mental health practice.

Part B. Core studies

The focus of these studies is to provide a core understanding of mental health practice at an advanced graduate level.

Part C. Application studies

The focus of these studies is to develop your expertise in a discipline and provide the knowledge and skills needed for the capacity to work and communicate regarding the practice of mental health across the borders of context or discipline.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

  • if you are admitted at Entry level 1 you will complete 72 credit points, comprising Parts A, B, and C
  • if you are admitted at Entry level 2 you will complete 48 credit points, comprising Parts B and C

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Requirements
72 credit points

Part A. Applied Mental Health foundation24 credit points
Part B. Core studies24 credit points
Part C. Application studies24 credit points

Alternative exit(s)

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

  • Graduate Certificate of Applied Mental Health (M4039) after successful completion of 24 credit points comprising all Part A units.
  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Mental Health (M5034) after successful completion of 48 credit points comprising all Part A units and all Part B units.

Organisational contact information

+61 3 9903 1644